INDUSTRY NEWS
GIGAHUB TO BOOST HYDROGEN PRODUCTION IN GERMANY
Electrolysis specialist Quest One, a subsidiary of Man Energy Solutions, has opened a new ‘gigahub’ for the serial and automated production of electrolysis stacks in Hamburg, Germany. At the launch, Quest One’s CEO Robin von Plettenberg described this as a ‘new phase’ in the ramp-up of the hydrogen economy. The hydrogen technology specialist will
use the site to start the serial and automated production of Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) electrolysis stacks for the production of green hydrogen. PEM electrolysis is believed to be one of the most important processes for industrially scaled hydrogen production from renewable energies. Man Energy Solutions called the series
production an important step towards making green hydrogen available in large quantities and thus becoming a reliable alternative to fossil fuels.
PFEIFFER VACUUM LAUNCHES A HYDROGEN VACUUM AND LEAK DETECTION SOLUTION
Technology manufacturer, Pfeiffer Vacuum, recently launched a series of vacuum and leak detection solutions for the hydrogen and fuel cell sector. One of these, the OmniStar GSD 350, is a compact, portable benchtop device which permits gas analysis at atmospheric pressure. It enables fast, reliable and precise measurement of noncondensable gases, according to the company. The product uses mass spectrometer software PV MassSpec to provide qualitative and quantitative analyses. The product covers the mass ranges 1 to 100 amu, 1 to 200 amu and 1 to 300 amu making the OmniStar GSD 350 suitable for material characterisation tasks, such as hydrogen permeation testing through tank or sealing materials. Pfeiffer has also launched the ASM 340,
a versatile leak detector for hydrogen and helium. The product can be used for qualitative localisation of leaks as well as for quantitative integral or local testing. The company’s mobile Leak Test Module
offers a modular solution for leakage testing. Its individually configurable components make the module suitable for a wide range of leak-testing tasks using helium and hydrogen forming gas as tracer gases.
BGEN will provide solutions to the Hinkley Point C nuclear power station
BGEN AWARDED HINKLEY POINT CONTRACT
UK engineering firm BGEN has been awarded a £84m project by GE Steam Power Systems to provide electrical and instrumentation solutions to the Hinkley Point C nuclear power station in Somerset. When complete, Hinkley Point C is expected to deliver 7% of the UK’s CO2-free energy for the next 60 years. The plant is projected to generate 3.2+ GW to the grid – enough energy to power six million homes, while saving nine million tons of CO2 emissions a year. GE Steam Power will supply the two conventional power islands for the contract, these include the Arabelle steam turbine, generator and other critical equipment. The Arabelle produces 2% more power output than a traditional configuration, has a 99.96% reliability rate and will be the largest ever to be built. Each power island is capable of producing 1,770 MW of electrical power. BGEN’s remit includes the design, supply and installation of
electrical and instrumentation packages for Unit 1 and Unit 2 turbine halls of the power plant. Standing at 50 metres high, each will house a large Arabelle steam turbines, along with a generator and other equipment.
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